Kidman, who was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role in Lion, was caught on camera applauding Justin Timberlake after his opening performance at the ceremony. Then, later on in the night, she was filmed clapping again and it became clear that the Hollywood star doesn't clap like the rest of us.

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Kidman appeared to clap using her palms throughout the Oscars, and the internet couldn't handle it. Twitter users compared her "uncomfortable" clapping style to that of an otter, a seal, The Grinch and yep, Edward Scissorhands.

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A few Twitter users came up with a couple of reasonable explanations. Had she just painted her nails? Or did her Harry Winston rings cause her trouble? Either way, well done Nicole Kidman for making the internet laugh before one of the most awkward moments in Oscars history happened.

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